Librarian/Media Specialist, Sacred Heart High School, Kingston MA

Posted July 13, 2014

Position:                   Librarian/Media Specialist, Sacred Heart High School

Reports to:               Principal, Sacred Heart High School

Mission:

Sacred Heart High School, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, is a private, co-educational, Catholic, and college preparatory combined intermediate school and high school.  It is part of Sacred Heart School System, which includes an Early Childhood Center and Elementary School.  At Sacred Heart, we strive to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge now and throughout their lives. In the tradition of the Sisters of Divine Providence, we seek to develop a community of faith that encourages students to act with compassion, to work for a just society, and to pursue opportunities to develop and share their God-given talents in service to society.

 

Position Overview:

Sacred Heart High School is a 360-student private, co-educational, Catholic, and college preparatory high school.  It is part of Sacred Heart School System, which includes an Early Childhood Center and Elementary School. 

 

The Librarian/Media Specialist is charged with providing a learning environment which provides relevant and challenging materials in both print and non-print media.  The Librarian/Media Specialist invites intellectual growth and assists students in acquiring necessary research skills.  Additionally, he/she acts as a resource person and role model for the faculty and staff.  The Librarian’s work day is 7:45 to 3:45.

 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Contributes to the growth of the Sacred Heart community by maintaining a professional, orderly and efficient library and establishing a positive rapport with faculty and students.
• Is a resource to department Chairs and Faculty in finding and utilizing materials relative to specific subject areas.
• Responsible for researching, ordering, maintaining, and updating the current collection of print and non-print materials in addition to cataloging, shelving, archiving, and circulation.
• Attends all Faculty and In-Service meetings and meets with the Administrative Team as requested.
• Keeps current with library trends through memberships in professional organizations and attendance at professional workshops.
• Provides instruction on all library resources in conjunction with subject area employees through scheduled classes, in the library, computer lab, classroom or individual orientation.
• Acts as a resource in the establishment of reading programs and reading lists within the school.
• Oversees library volunteers, student interns, and part-time personnel when applicable.
• Responsible for the general appearance of the library and contacts maintenance when necessary, facilitates and approves displays within the library.
• In conjunction with the principal is responsible for the implementation of the library yearly budget.
• Works to develop short term and long term strategic plans for the library, the collection, and the technological advances that will impact our students in fulfillment of our mission.
• Oversee “Virtual High School” and our online learning program.

 

Qualifications:  

• Licensed as a school librarian by the State of Massachusetts – preferred.
• Master’s degree in Library Science or Librarianship – preferred.

 

 

Interested individuals, please contact Michael Gill, Ed.D., Principal, Sacred Heart High School, 399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA  02364.  Email preferred:  [email protected]